Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives

From private ocean retreats to tropical tree houses these villas with sensational views, accommodation is available in five six distinct styles that sets them apart from other Maldives luxury villas, each equipped with an iPod docking station, and many luxurious amenities. The mood throughout all these Maldives villas is one of serenity, with touches of Middle Eastern and Indian elements.

Villas

Pool Villa

Surrounded by lush forest and offering an intimate coral beach front with views of the gentle rolling ocean through tropical foliage, Pool Villa guests would be forgiven for imagining themselves happily marooned in a forest in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  The luxury resort’s 133-square-metre Pool Villas overlook Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa’s lush vegetation, and feature their own private pool, terrace and open-air shower.  Guests at these intimate Pool Villas can enjoy the soothing sound of the waves from the comfort of their bed, catch up on their reading or relax on a day bed on the patio or terrace. Pool Villa area is 133sqm/1,432sqft.

Deluxe Pool Villa

Located in sumptuous tranquility on the eastern side of Villingili island, all eight Deluxe Pool Villas have their own spacious garden and intimate coral beach front, offering unbeatable seclusion and second-to-none privacy. Nestled in rich vegetation, Deluxe Pool Villa guests can enjoy the stunning views of the gentle rolling ocean from their own infinity pool and wooden sun deck. The bedroom and bathroom look out to the sea, while the spacious patio features outdoor furniture designed for dining under the stars on a balmy evening. Deluxe Pool Villa area is 189sqm/2,034sqft.

Water Villa

As you laze in your Water Villa on a brilliant tropical afternoon, enjoy the subtle breeze as you reflect upon the distant horizon, where the azure waters meet a sapphire-coloured sky.  Built on stilts in the resort’s lagoon and connected to the island by a timber walkway, each Water Villa has an open and airy atmosphere.  Access to this private haven is via a walkway over turquoise water that teems with marine life. Water Villa area is 166sqm/1,787sqft.

Beach Villa

Luxurious Beach Villas provide a private haven in splendid isolation on a white-sand beach.  Set over two separate pavilions, to one side is a living pavilion, and on the other the bedroom pavilion.  Entry is via a thatched-roof entry gate to a landscaped courtyard leading to the rustic timber door of the villa’s entrance.  Every Beach Villa features a private terrace leading to the beach. Beach Villa area is 189sqm/2,034sqft.

Twin Beach Villa

Relax in the spaciousness of one of 10 Twin Beach Villas. These luxurious and tastefully decorated villas are located adjacent to one another, making them ideal for families or travelling companions wanting both privacy and proximity.  The Twin Beach Villas are set in beautiful grounds and share a large patio and sun deck, complete with an infinity pool. Twin Beach Villa area is 224sqm/2,411sqft.

Tree House Villa

With marvellous views of the ocean, Tree House Villas are secluded, private island hideaways.  Perched on stilts among the treetops, amidst dense vegetation, these luxury accommodations provide guests with a memorable stay in a tropical tree house.  At this elevation, privacy is assured as the beautiful, panoramic views unfold like a living canvas of sparkling surf, languid lagoons and verdant vegetation that is home to colourful indigenous bird life. Tree House Villa area 218sqm/2,347sqft.

Villa Muthee

Like a pearl in its own oyster, Villa Muthee nestles in its own luxurious environment.  From the choicest of decor to the stunning seascapes that surround it, Villa Muthee promises a truly sensational experience.  The only one of its kind at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Villa Muthee is appropriately named.  Muthee, which means ‘pearl’ in the local Dhivehi language, is a villa for those craving sanctuary from the fast-paced world in an ambience that offers stunning vistas and absolutely everything necessary for a perfect getaway. Villa Muthee area is 570sqm/6,135sqft.

Villa Laalu

Spacious, stylish and thoughtfully designed, Villa Laalu is the jewel in the resort’s crown, with two large, high-ceilinged bedrooms, an extensive garden and everything the discerning guest could possibly require.  Round-the-clock, in-villa dining can be enjoyed in the living room with timber-decked verandahs, or in air-conditioned or al fresco dining pavilions. Villa Laalu area is 957sqm/10,301sqft.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort in the Maldives to be located south of the equator.  Offering guests a stylish experience in a spacious, all-villa environment, the resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, including 17,000 coconut trees, and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline with nearly two kilometres of white-sand beaches. Stylishly furnished accommodation includes private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas – unique to the Maldives – with superb views.  Guests can enjoy a tempting selection of dining and entertainment facilities, innovative treatments at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, and a variety of aquatic leisure activities, or explore by bicycle the five neighbouring islands connected by a 17-kilometre road.  Those seeking an experience with a difference can enjoy a cruise on a luxury yacht with lunch on the equator. The resort is a 70-minute flight from Malé and an eight-minute boat ride from Gan Airport on Addu Atoll.

Dining

Restaurants

Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives restaurants are well catered for eating and drinking pleasures.  Dr. Ali’s leads the restaurant selection with three distinctive living rooms that focus on fine cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf that offers a unique Maldives dining experience whereas Javvu offers quality café dining during the day and refined Western cuisine in the evening. Those seeking an experience with a difference can take a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator.

Dr Ali

Dining by the beach

Lounges & Bars

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa has four exceptional bars and lounges, offering a variety of atmospheric milieux for chilling out or energizing.

Fashala Lounge

Manzaru Bar

Executive Chef

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Award-winning Executive Chef Emil Minev has more than 20 years of international culinary experience. He trained under the guidance of acclaimed chefs in prestigious cooking institute including the Alain Ducasse Formation Centre in Paris, El Bulli in Barcelona, and Le Cordon Bleu Institute in London.

Creative and contemporary, Chef Emil likes to tailor his cuisine according to the fresh local products available. Inspired by the variety of local ingredients found in the surrounding waters and neighbouring local farms, Chef Emil promises to delight guests with innovative recipes where fresh tuna fuses with papaya and where coconut metamorphoses into a subtle dessert.

Health & Leisure

Chi, The Spa

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.

This secluded sanctuary is located in its own spa village within the resort, with spacious individual treatment villas offering “spa-within-a-spa” environments.  There is also a unique yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean, and individual treatment villas with private gardens and steam rooms, a changing room and a shower.  The spa menu offers a selection of Asian massages and Indian Ayurvedic treatments, alongside locally inspired treatments and specific well-being programmes.

Massage

Shell Massage

Sports

Water Activities

Land Activities

Recreation

Explore the Nature

Kids

Beach